WWI Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross - 3rd Class with War Decoration.

WWI Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross - 3rd Class with War Decoration.

First introduced in 1849 and were awarded to reward excellent military service.
The original Military Merit Cross was enhanced with the introduction of the War Decoration, signified by the Laurel Wreath and was commonly awarded during World War 1.

The Imperial Austrian WW1 gallantry decorations and military campaign medals offered by The Regalia Specialist are full size awards being die struck and carefully finished as closely as possible to original specifications.